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Pecan Pie Pastry

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This International dessert features Unbleached Flour, Finely Chopped Pecans, Salt, Shortening Or Lard, Cold Water. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 268.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Unbleached Flour, Finely Chopped Pecans, Salt, Shortening Or Lard, Cold Water. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unbleached Flour
  • 2 tablespoon Finely Chopped Pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Shortening Or Lard
  • 1 Cold Water
  • 1 Dried Beans
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
  4. 4
    Push to side of bowl.
  5. 5
    Repeat till all is moistened.
  6. 6
    Form dough into a ball.
  7. 7
    On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.
  8. 8
    Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.
  9. 9
    Flute edge.
  10. 10
    Cover surface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.
  11. 11
    Spread dried beans atop the plastic wrap to a depth of 1 inch.
  12. 12
    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power for 6 minutes, rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.
  13. 13
    Carefully lift plastic wrap and beans from pastry.
  14. 14
    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power about 2 minutes or till pastry is dry

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 268.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1220.8mg51%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 4.1g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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